Christina has dabbled in super heavy make-up over the years Picture: Stuart Mostyn/Redferns)

The shoot sees Xtina pared back like never before (Picture: Zoey Grossman/Paper)

However, her vampy make-up is washed off by rain, resulting in Xtina looking like a teenager for the cover.

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She told Paper: ‘I’m a performer, that’s who I am by nature. But I’m at the place, even musically, where it’s a liberating feeling to be able to strip it all back and appreciate who you are and your raw beauty.’

However, Christina ain’t ditching the slap, adding: ‘I mean, I’m a girl that likes a beat face, let’s not get it twisted.’

A woman after our own hearts.

Christina is set to drop her new album this year (Picture: Zoey Grossman/Paper)

Christina has gone through multiple transformations over the years, and another one is expected when she releases her eighth album this year – her first since 2012’s Lotus.

While we don’t know what persona she will take on next, Aguilera admitted that she’s happy that women can push the boundaries these days, after her sexually liberal Stripped album – known for wall-to-wall bangers, let’s face it – caused major controversy when it was released in 2002.

The mum-of-two said: ‘Either women are not sexual enough or we’re not fulfilling enough of a fantasy for you, but then if we’re overtly sexual or feeling empowered in a certain kind of way, then we’re shamed for it.

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‘Madonna had to go through it in her day, and she paved the way for my generation to come up. And paying it forward, now a younger generation is coming up and I’m loving what I’m seeing. It’s so incredible.’

The full interview is available to read in Paper’s latest issue, available for pre-order.

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